Single Mom 101
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As a single mother, you face a set of unique challenges and questions. You also have unique blessings and joys. But, if you're like most single mothers, you're also not always sure where to turn for expert advice. Jennifer Maggio is a national voice for single mothers and hurting women. As the founder of The Life of a Single Mom Ministries, Jennifer has dedicated her life to making..
Single Mom 101
4y ago
Has there ever been a single mother who wasn’t busy? One of the most common questions Jennifer gets is, “How do I manage my time better?” In this episode, Jennifer gives single mamas some real, practical tips on managing their time in the midst of the never-ending needs and to-dos throughout the day.
1. Have a plan. We must be intentional and not assume that it will eventually get better. The busyness of single motherhood is real!
2. Implement family time. It's not about quantity, but quality. It'll help you shed the guilt!
3. Have a productive versus busy day.
4. Have fun. Laugh. A lot!
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Single Mom 101
4y ago
One of the hardest things single moms struggle with is loneliness. In this episode, Jennifer helps single moms see the blessings God has for them in their season of struggle.
1. Recognize you are never alone, even when you are feeling lonely. God goes before and holds our hands, even in the silence.
2. Look for someone else to serve, when you feel alone.
3. Stay connected to church.
4. Our intimacy with the Lord can grow during the quiet, alone times.
5. We learn more in the valley of loneliness than on the mountaintops of busyness.
6. This can be a time to work on us. What issues have we ign ..read more
Single Mom 101
4y ago
Jennifer gets right to it in this episode – she dives deep into 8 key things single moms need to know to thrive as parents.
1. You must first address the "I" in Parenting.
2. Learn to enjoy your current season, albeit hard.
3. Learn to pursue the gifts God put inside you.
4. Shed the guilt and inadequacy.
5. Live as an example to your children. Do what you want them to copy.
6. Is God your everything or just something?
7. Learn to trust the Lord with your past, present, and fears.
8. Your children will make mistakes. Give them room to do so.
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Single Mom 101
4y ago
If you have decided that dating is a part of your present or will someday be in your future, you’re probably already thinking through what you’d want to see in a future husband. Drawing from her wealth experience in helping single moms successfully navigating dating, Jennifer shares seven principles for dating as a single mom.
1. Only date when healthy.
2. Set boundaries early.
3. Proceed with caution.
4. Don't ignore the red flags of Mr. Wrong!
5. Don't be ruled by emotions.
6. When God speaks, respond with obedience.
7. Be a godly woman of high integrity.
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Single Mom 101
4y ago
Jennifer likes to say that she “eats, sleeps and breathes” single moms. Her mission, and the mission of her ministry, is that no single mom would ever walk alone. In this introduction episode, Jennifer shares her story as a single mother and packs a TON of helpful information into one episode.
Jennifer’s 5 Top Things that Every Single Mom Should Know:
1. You will make it.
2. Learn to ignore the naysayers.
3. Learn to forgive well & often.
4. Manage your money well, no matter how much you do or don't have.
5. Do not be a victim of comparison.
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